Getting Stressed

[Kevin1986]

I leave in a week and been planning this trip since last July. I have most of my ADRs (just not Star Wars Breakfast)... those include, Boathouse ( I emailed the manager), Ohana, Yak and Yeti, Hoop, Crystal Palace, BOG, Teppen Edo, Rose and Crown, Brown Derby.. and more. I've got all out FP's. We are doing TT Dessert Party, Illuminations Dessert Party, Keys to the Kingdom, Pirates and Pals, Behind the Seeds.

We are doing a split stay at CR Theme Park View and Wilderness Lodge.

Now I am starting to stress about ADR times (esp on my HS day), finding a Star Wars breakfast, putting everything together, packing, making sure I have all my confirmations, character meet and greet times, cramming every Disney movie I can in this week to watch, finalizing plans, weather. It is getting a little hectic!

 

[Doug M]

Star wars breakfast is a waste of money IMO. We were highly disappointed last year. If you don't get it, don't fret.

 

[mrsksomeday]

You have done some great planning. Now is the time to breathe and try to relax. Also remember no amount of planning can guarantee a perfect trip. There will be perfect moments though and that is all that matters.

 

[xlsm]

Take a deep breath!!!

Don't get so stressed that you are unable to enjoy your trip. Don't worry about times, take each day as it comes, and don't try to cram everything in.

and most importantly.....HAVE FUN ON YOUR TRIP!! It's so close!!

 

[disney world dreamer]

i can imagine you are stressing with all the things you are trying to do.

i wouldn't have planned SOOOOO much in one vacation.

pack and watch disney movies at the same time.
that may take some stress off you.
(i know when i clean listening to disney music helps make it feel less stressful)

if you've really taken the time to plan everything out then you shouldn't have to stress over ADR times.

also don't stress over not getting an ADR you wanted.
if it doesn't work out it doesn't work out.
you have so many other things going on that not getting a star wars breakfast should not make or break your vacation.

confirmation numbers for ADR's should be in your MDE so you will always have them as long as you have access to MDE.

 

[mackeymouse4eva]

What day were you looking for the Galactic Breakfast? For how many? Also you could check out the Star Wars Weekends thread...been some ADR pixie dust happening there lately. No matter what you will have a fabulous trip!!

 

[Kevin1986]

What day were you looking for the Galactic Breakfast? For how many? Also you could check out the Star Wars Weekends thread...been some ADR pixie dust happening there lately. No matter what you will have a fabulous trip!!

I am looking for 2 people, May 24th, any time. My friend accidentally deleted ours, she meant to delete something else and MDE was acting flukey. I was looking forward to it, as we have never done it.

Thank you! Very excited just lots to do.

 

[Kevin1986]

I also have ADRSniper and DisneyDiningBuddy on it. Hopefully, something will come up!

We called Disney twice and the cast members were rude about it.

 

[mackeymouse4eva]

Is it for 2?

 

[Kevin1986]

Yes, 2 people

 

[mackeymouse4eva]

I'm going to PM you

 

[Kevin1986]

 

[Nancyg56]

Can I chime in? You have made plenty of plans, so now you can just enjoy. I think that sometimes thbest times do not involve what you preplanned, but what yo did not. Have a wonderful time

 

[Tomh]

Yup, I've been the neurotic planner. We had fun, BUT . .. Not NEARLY as much fun as when I learned to back off some on the planning. Now, I plan our mornings pretty well, so we make the best use of the early hours when the crowds are low, then in the afternoon . . .. we are plan free and just wander about and do what we feel like doing. Sometimes that means rides, or shows, or shopping, or Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, once in a while it means going back to the resort for a swim, and maybe a nap. What ever we feel like that day. It has lead to sitting on Tom Sawyers Island playing checkers for an hour, or outside the main street bakery playing checkers in Town Square, something that most people just walk right past.

Try not to stress too much about the plans, and just go and enjoy yourself.

 

[mshanson3121]

Yup, I've been the neurotic planner. We had fun, BUT . .. Not NEARLY as much fun as when I learned to back off some on the planning. Now, I plan our mornings pretty well, so we make the best use of the early hours when the crowds are low, then in the afternoon . . .. we are plan free and just wander about and do what we feel like doing. Sometimes that means rides, or shows, or shopping, or Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, once in a while it means going back to the resort for a swim, and maybe a nap. What ever we feel like that day. It has lead to sitting on Tom Sawyers Island playing checkers for an hour, or outside the main street bakery playing checkers in Town Square, something that most people just walk right past.

Try not to stress too much about the plans, and just go and enjoy yourself.

lol. They have CHECKERS?!! Oh my, if my children see those, they'll be there for hours! That's pretty cool!

 

[lovndisney12]

Yes, you've done a great job of planning. Now just relax and enjoy - and don't feel like you must stick to your plans if you find the actual "plan" more stressful. Our first trip I planned a TON (and still plan quite a bit utilizing crowd calendars, checking the boards for updates, making ADRs and fast passes as early as possible, etc.) BUT the biggest difference is now we create a "really want to" list (notice it isn't a must list) and then have the ability within the plan to "punt". We know that the plan is flexible so we can adjust as needed. So, if we are all exhausted and would rather go relax by the pool instead of stick to the plan which says we are to stay in the park and catch a few more rides and watch the fireworks - that is what we do. This "aha moment" came when my then toddler was spent for the day but we had planned to stay for Fantasmic. We decided to leave the park and didn't see Fantasmic that trip. Life went on...

And yes, Tom Sawyer Island and the People Mover are our magical escapes from the crowds and hectic pace in MK. (Although not sure about TSI this trip as DS 13 and DS 16 might feel a little old - but who knows!)

Truly - enjoy and expect something not to go as planned and then be like - oh well! Sometimes those moments lead to undiscovered and unplanned fun!

 

[JanaDee]

I leave in a week and been planning this trip since last July. I have most of my ADRs (just not Star Wars Breakfast)... those include, Boathouse ( I emailed the manager), Ohana, Yak and Yeti, Hoop, Crystal Palace, BOG, Teppen Edo, Rose and Crown, Brown Derby.. and more. I've got all out FP's. We are doing TT Dessert Party, Illuminations Dessert Party, Keys to the Kingdom, Pirates and Pals, Behind the Seeds.

We are doing a split stay at CR Theme Park View and Wilderness Lodge.

Now I am starting to stress about ADR times (esp on my HS day), finding a Star Wars breakfast, putting everything together, packing, making sure I have all my confirmations, character meet and greet times, cramming every Disney movie I can in this week to watch, finalizing plans, weather. It is getting a little hectic!

That is a lot to do in a short amount of time. Have you made FP+ reservations?

 

[Tomh]

lol. They have CHECKERS?!! Oh my, if my children see those, they'll be there for hours! That's pretty cool!

Yes Ma'am they certainly do, and we certainly were lol. One is inside the fort, lower level, on Tom Sawyer Island. The other is outside the candy shop, right near the door at the Town Square entrance, kind of facing Tony's Town Square. I have to say, there is certainly something special about sitting in Town Square with a cold drink, playing Checkers with your son!!!! Such a wonderful thing, and the vast majority of the time that we wander past, no one seems even to be aware that the checker board is sitting right there.

 

[mshanson3121]

Yes Ma'am they certainly do, and we certainly were lol. One is inside the fort, lower level, on Tom Sawyer Island. The other is outside the candy shop, right near the door at the Town Square entrance, kind of facing Tony's Town Square. I have to say, there is certainly something special about sitting in Town Square with a cold drink, playing Checkers with your son!!!! Such a wonderful thing, and the vast majority of the time that we wander past, no one seems even to be aware that the checker board is sitting right there.

Next to the Candy Shop... oh boy. I can see the juxtaposition now - our kids will be sitting out front playing checkers while their grandfather (who has an insane sweet tooth) is inside the candy chop cleaning house, lol.

 

[Mikie]

I leave in a week and been planning this trip since last July. I have most of my ADRs (just not Star Wars Breakfast)... those include, Boathouse ( I emailed the manager), Ohana, Yak and Yeti, Hoop, Crystal Palace, BOG, Teppen Edo, Rose and Crown, Brown Derby.. and more. I've got all out FP's. We are doing TT Dessert Party, Illuminations Dessert Party, Keys to the Kingdom, Pirates and Pals, Behind the Seeds.

We are doing a split stay at CR Theme Park View and Wilderness Lodge.

Now I am starting to stress about ADR times (esp on my HS day), finding a Star breakfast, putting everything together, packing, making sure I have all my confirmations, character meet and greet times, cramming every Disney movie I can in this week to watch, finalizing plans, weather. It is getting a little hectic!

I like to take a screen shot of my MDE confirmation info because I can't always get the app to work in the parks. Well, I really like to go old school and make a little 3X5 card with each days' park hours (including all 4 parks, not just our planned one, in case things change) any confirmation numbers relevant to the day, any special times to keep note of (parade I hope to catch, meet&agreet times for a character we may want to meet) and our planned FPs.

Lol! Fretting about the weather! Of course we all do it, but for sure that's one thing you can't plan about at ALL. Bring the ponchos and extra shoes and go enjoy all these fabulous plans you've out into motion!